Adjustable spinal brace

Abstract

The invention relates to an adjustable spinal brace, which is multi-adjustable for conservative treatment of low back pain. The brace comprises an anterior abdominal pad and a posterior frame interconnected by a connection means. In accordance with the invention, the connection means comprises lateral iliac rolls to be positioned at the top of the pelvis bone (crista iliaca) and straps to be connected to the anterior abdominal pad. The posterior frame has a lumbar pad provided with pressure setting means for adjusting the applied pressure. The spinal brace is adjustable to enable an accurate magnitude and position of the pressure to correct the curvature of the spine, especially in the lumbar area. At the same time, the design of the brace is open at the lateral sides, which allows for lateral bending and normal movement of arms and legs.

1 . An adjustable spinal brace comprising an anterior abdominal pad, a posterior frame and lateral rigid iliac rolls, said iliac rolls to be positioned at the top of the pelvis bone, and the abdominal pad and the posterior frame being interconnected by a connection means, wherein the connection means comprises said iliac rolls and straps to be connected to the anterior abdominal pad, and the posterior frame has an adjustable lumbar pad provided with pressure setting means for setting the distance between the lumbar pad and the posterior frame, thereby enabling an adjustment of an applied pressure.  
   
   
       2 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the lumbar pad also is adjustable in height.  
   
   
       3 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the pressure setting means comprises a screw jack.  
   
   
       4 . The spinal brace according to  claim 3 , wherein the screw jack comprises a vertically placed adjusting screw.  
   
   
       5 . The spinal brace according to  claim 3 , wherein the position of the screw of the screw jack is adjustable in the lateral direction.  
   
   
       6 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the posterior frame comprises two vertical struts, a cranial horizontal support and a caudal horizontal support.  
   
   
       7 . The spinal brace according to  claim 6 , wherein the cranial horizontal support and the caudal horizontal supports are adjustable in height.  
   
   
       8 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein straps are provided between the iliac rolls and the abdominal pad.  
   
   
       9 . The spinal brace according to  claim 6 , wherein straps are provided between the horizontal supports and the abdominal pad.  
   
   
       10 . The spinal brace according to  claim 8 , wherein straps are provided between the horizontal supports and the abdominal pad.  
   
   
       11 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the anterior abdominal pad is lightweight and concave and adapted to cover the abdomen substantially from the symphysis to the sternum point.  
   
   
       12 . The spinal brace according to  claim 6 , wherein the anterior abdominal pad is lightweight and concave and adapted to cover the abdomen substantially from the symphysis to the sternum point.  
   
   
       13 . The spinal brace according to  claim 8 , wherein the anterior abdominal pad is lightweight and concave and adapted to cover the abdomen substantially from the symphysis to the sternum point.  
   
   
       14 . The spinal brace according to  claim 11 , wherein the cranial border of the anterior abdominal pad is configured to conform to the shape of the lower ribs.  
   
   
       15 . The spinal brace according to  claim 1 , wherein the iliac rolls are made of aluminum.